Valletta Guided Walking Tour with Licenced Guide
Embark on an enchanting guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta, where you will unveil the captivating beauty and unique charm of Malta's illustrious capital. Founded by the Knights of St. John in 1566, Valletta stands as a fortified marvel that has gracefully withstood the test of time, showcasing a rich historical tapestry that is both fascinating and educational.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a history spanning nearly five centuries, is often celebrated as an open-air museum brimming with stories waiting to be uncovered by all who visit.
As you meander through Valletta’s bustling streets, prepare to be mesmerised by its formidable fortifications, grand Baroque palaces, magnificent churches, picturesque gardens, and a stunning array of architectural styles that span from mid-16th-century Baroque to modernism. Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable and charming cities you will ever visit, offering an experience that transcends time.
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What's included in Valletta Guided Walking Tour with Licenced Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Triton Fountain
The Tritons’ Fountain is a fountain located just before the entrance to the city of Valletta. It consists of three bronze Tritons (gods of the sea) holding up a large basin, balanced on a concentric base built out of concrete and clad in 730 tonnes of travertine slabs. The fountain is one of Malta's most important modernist landmarks.
Valletta City Gate
The City Gate is a gate located at the entrance of Valletta. The present gate, which is the fifth one to have stood on the site, was built between 2011 and 2014 to designs of the Italian architect Renzo Piano. The first gate to the city was built in 1566.
The New Parliament
The Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Malta. The building was constructed between 2011 and 2015 to designs by Renzo Piano as part of the City Gate Project, which also included building a new City Gate and converting the ruins of the Royal Opera House into an open-air theatre. Please note that our visit will be external only, and we will not be entering the Parliament House.
Inclusions
- Licenced tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Admission to St. John's Co-Cathedral (optional visit; entry ticket to be paid on location)
- Admission to an audio-visual show (optional visit; entry ticket to be paid on location)
- Any admissions elsewhere in Valletta.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The meeting point is in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta (near the main staircase entrance of the hotel).
- The meeting time is at 9:30 AM. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point in time; we always recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before the activity's start time.
- The guide will have a list of all participants and will ask all guests waiting in front of the Phoenicia Hotel for their names.
- The tour will be guided in the language that you have booked; however, please note that occasionally, due to operational circumstances, a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of two languages) might provide the commentary in two languages.
- The tour in Polish will be conducted by either a Polish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host serving as a translator.
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The visit of St. John’s Co-Cathedral is optional. If you would like to visit the cathedral, you must pay for the admission ticket on location.
- If you do not wish to visit the cathedral, you will have some free time (approximately 30–40 minutes) to roam around the streets of Valletta until you meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.
- The cost of the admission ticket for the optional visit to the St. John’s Co-Cathedral is €15 for adults and free of charge for children under the age of 12 years. Please note that the fees can change without prior notice.
- The audio-visual show at the end of the tour is an optional experience, allowing guests to choose whether or not to join in. If you wish to skip the audio-visual show, you can conclude your tour without attending.
- The audio-visual show is generally done at the end of the tour at the Malta Experience theatre; however, the provider reserves the right to change the time and venue for the audio-visual show without prior notice.
- The cost of the admission ticket for the optional audio-visual show is €20 for adults, €9 for children between the ages of 5 and 11, and free of charge for infants under the age of 5 years. Please note that the fee can change without prior notice. Please note that the fees can change without prior notice.
- The order of the visits and the itinerary are subject to change without prior notice, depending on weather conditions, restrictions, unforeseen circumstances, or other operational constraints.
- The tour will operate as scheduled, rain or shine.
- The tour is not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta (near the main staircase entrance of the hotel).
End Points
- The tour will end at Valletta city centre or near the Meditteranean Conference Centre (also in Valletta).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The meeting point is in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta (near the main staircase entrance of the hotel). • The meeting time is at 9:30 AM. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point in time; we always recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before the activity's start time. • The guide will have a list of all participants and will ask all guests waiting in front of the Phoenicia Hotel for their names. • The visit of St. John’s Co-Cathedral is optional. If you would like to visit the cathedral, you must pay for the admission ticket on location. • The audio-visual show at the end of the tour is an optional experience, allowing guests to choose whether or not to join in. If you wish to skip the audio-visual show, you can conclude your tour without attending. • The audio-visual show is generally done at the end of the tour at the Malta Experience theatre; however, the provider reserves the right to change the time and venue for the audio-visual show without prior notice. • The order of the visits and the itinerary are subject to change without prior notice, depending on weather conditions, restrictions, unforeseen circumstances, or other operational constraints. • The tour will be guided in the language that you have booked; however, please note that occasionally, due to operational circumstances, a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of two languages) might provide the commentary in two languages.
